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Muke on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5549324
Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:51:52 +0000Muke5549324@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>VR on his future in MotoGP....</p>
<p>" From February to June, the tests and the first six races will be crucial for deciding whether to continue or stop racing in MotoGP at the end of the season. I'd like to continue for another couple of years, but only if they are competitive."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/198613/1/six_races_to_decide_rossis_motogp_future.html">http://www.crash.net</a>
</p>Trail-Blazer on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5521641
Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:07:58 +0000Trail-Blazer5521641@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>There was nowt wrong with the M1 when J-Lo first hopped on it. The issues that the other M1 riders have brought up are down to changes made to the bike at J-Lo's request to suit his 250 riding style which is all about carrying speed through the corners. </p>
<p>You can't really load up the front on the current M1 - this might explain why Cal had so many low-sides?</p>
<p>It has to be ridden with precision and doesn't respond well to sliding like the RCV as demonstrated by the swashbuckling MM and Stoner. </p>
<p>It's been suggested that the bike may go back to a form that is more akin to the Rossi-era M1. Who knows???</p>
<p>Props to Bradley for silencing his critics at the test. He must have been riding third tier machinery all season...</p>
<p>Hope these two lovelies are back next season. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>
<p><img src="http://images.cyclenews.com/photogalleries/xlarge/aragon13GG_1.jpg">
</p>rossi46 on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5514556
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:53:25 +0000rossi465514556@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Exactly.<br />
The only person smiling more than Rossi at the moment is Marquez, and he loves riding bikes too. They just can't get enough.<br />
I can see Rossi riding in WSB at some point though.
</p>MSP on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5512917
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:09:35 +0000MSP5512917@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>He should retire with dignity or he'll end up riding around with Edwards</blockquote></p>
<p>I love that he just loves being out there, just like Edwards, it's great, nothing dignified about giving up what you love.</p>
<p>The whole JB thing was massively mishandled though. I just think he wanted to try something else to see if he could get closer to the front, but it got leaked and there were stories all over the press that JB was getting sacked before they had finalised anything and could release the story in a normal controlled manner.
</p>5thElefant on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5512874
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:01:06 +00005thElefant5512874@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>There's 2 or 3 that would get 4th if they swapped biked with the old boy.</p>
<p>He should retire with dignity or he'll end up riding around with Edwards.
</p>singlecrack on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5512449
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:44:32 +0000singlecrack5512449@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I think Rossi will continue to turn up as long as he can race ..regardless who with.....he just loves it</p>
<p>and come on ...4th in the championship...is still 4th... there is and was a lot of very talented riders who would love that result.
</p>Hadge on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5512043
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:38:57 +0000Hadge5512043@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Do you really believe he actually "competed" with Jorge, Marc or Dani? Sorry but I don't not by a long shot. More often than not he had a poor start, made up places due to his skill in riding on worn tyres but if Cal had managed to stay on more I think he could have seriously challenged for the 4th spot and that's not on a works bike. The last race he just couldn't match the leading 3 at all and sadly it happens to all great sportsmen and women, they reach the end and Rossi is sadly there and yes he will sell endless tickets to races and bikes for Yamaha but as a genuine contender, he won't be and I'm a Rossi fan too.
</p>b r on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5512023
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:32:58 +0000b r5512023@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><em>But too many races this year he's been so far off the pace</em></p>
<p>Aye, and came 4th in the championship... <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>
<p>Agree that he is past his best, because when at his best he was unbeatable, but he is still competitive.</p>
<p>1996 to 2013:<br />
9th, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st, 1st, 3rd, 7th, 6th, 4th
</p>5thElefant on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5511890
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:01:39 +00005thElefant5511890@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>I haven't got BT and neither will I be getting it. I will not pay a premium price to subsidize a bunch of Wendyball berks. Hopefully Dorna will see that ratings have dropped and do something about it. But as a motorcycle racing fan I am disgusted not to be able to watch my favorite sport at the dawn of an exciting new era.</blockquote><br />
Watch it on motogp.com then.
</p>Hadge on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5511854
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:51:37 +0000Hadge5511854@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Totally agree with you about Vale clutching at straws now and I fear next year will be another fruitless year and a year too long racing. I know he won at Assen but both Pedrosa and Jorge were injured and yes I know that's part of racing. But too many races this year he's been so far off the pace and I really feel for JB being the fall guy.<br />
I wanted Jorge win the title too but you cannot question the sheer talent that is Marc Marquez. How he rides that Honda is just incredible but he was also so so lucky at Mugello to walk away after his 200 plus mph crash.
</p>crashtestmonkey on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/24#post-5511814
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:35:20 +0000crashtestmonkey5511814@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote> I will not pay a premium price to subsidize a bunch of Wendyball berks</blockquote></p>
<p>s'funny, Ive been saying that about Sky for 20 years....</p>
<p><blockquote> I am disgusted not to be able to watch my favorite sport at the dawn of an exciting new era. </blockquote></p>
<p>you <em>are</em> able, you <em>chose</em> not to.</p>
<p>Terrific scrap and found myself rooting for Lorenzo, who'd have thought a world champion could be the underdog in a scrap with a 20yr old rookie. </p>
<p>Rossi sacking JB smacks of desperation and he all but admitted it in the (uncomfortable) press conference. I'd rather see Rossi retire than fade into mid-pack mediocrity.
</p>rossi46 on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5511579
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:58:09 +0000rossi465511579@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><a href="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2013/November2/nov1313-smith-second-at-valencia">Go on the Brad!</a>
</p>JCL on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5503140
Mon, 11 Nov 2013 04:40:40 +0000JCL5503140@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>My BT shares are climbing nicely.
</p>rossi46 on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5503112
Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:31:55 +0000rossi465503112@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Well that's the beginning of an era (Marquez) and also the end of an era (BT). Happy and sad all at once!<br />
I can see Marquez being the new Rossi some years from now- 20 years old and already a 3 time champion!<br />
I haven't got BT and neither will I be getting it. I will not pay a premium price to subsidize a bunch of Wendyball berks. Hopefully Dorna will see that ratings have dropped and do something about it. But as a motorcycle racing fan I am disgusted not to be able to watch my favorite sport at the dawn of an exciting new era.
</p>robbieh on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5502934
Sun, 10 Nov 2013 22:31:39 +0000robbieh5502934@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>What a great days racing, congrats to Maverick really pleased for him. What a **** Pol is binning it when he did'nt have to try so hard. fantastic scrap in Moto GP but now I'm wondering what Cal will do next year after binning the Yam so often and now going to a bad handling Ducati. does Bradley have rear view mirrors? He seems to move over whenever someone gets behind.
</p>singlecrack on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5502827
Sun, 10 Nov 2013 21:59:43 +0000singlecrack5502827@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>Yes Pedrosa will be the best rider to never win a world championship</blockquote>after soo many years of trying ....8 years he's been on the HRC factory team <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>Pigface on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5502816
Sun, 10 Nov 2013 21:57:26 +0000Pigface5502816@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>Yes Pedrosa will be the best rider to never win a world championship</blockquote></p>
<p>There are a lot of brilliant riders who never won the World Chamioship on 500's or MotoGp, Melandri springs to mind, never came together for him, Pedrosa is the rider with the best kit that has never won. (Well so far)</p>
<p>Maybe to soon for Marquez, 20 yrs old and top of the world, I hope he keeps it together, there are a lot of prodigious talents in a lot of sports who have fallen foul of such achievements at an early age. </p>
<p>Congratulations to Maverick Vinales for getting the Moto3 crown. Great name <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>Rusty Spanner on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5502802
Sun, 10 Nov 2013 21:54:13 +0000Rusty Spanner5502802@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote> wolfenstein - Member</p>
<p>Pedrosa .....why you dont ride like that every race of the season </blockquote></p>
<p>Because his long term future is under threat?<br />
He has sooo much talent - shame he's usually a bit reticent about mixing it. </p>
<p>Great season, nice to see Bradders doing well and fingers crossed for Cal next year. </p>
<p>Rossi &amp; Burgess?<br />
I genuinely have no idea what's gone on there.<br />
Perhaps JB suggested that Vale should pack it in, as he's obviously not as good as he used to be? <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>monkeyfudger on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5502799
Sun, 10 Nov 2013 21:53:43 +0000monkeyfudger5502799@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>What a race, that was serious heart in mouth stuff, you get the feeling Lorenzo was the man today but damn Dani was aggressive. Seriously, why doesn't he go for it like that every race! Also I miss burnouts, stick the engine rule up your arse!!</p>
<p>^ Yep gutted about the coverage going pay per view, one less thing to watch on TV. ^
</p>Crell on "Moto GP 2013"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/moto-gp-2013/page/23#post-5502774
Sun, 10 Nov 2013 21:46:42 +0000Crell5502774@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Just caught up with all 3 races. As Ryder said on Eurosport, that was the most aggressive GP race ever. Well at least for the first 12 laps or so. Brilliant to watch; I thought Dani was on a bonus to take out Jorge, but brilliant passing and re-passing for what seemed like corner after corner. </p>
<p>I still remember what a moron Marquez could be at times through his 125 and moto2 career, but there's no doubting his talent on the bike. I thought he was going to try to re-pass Pedrosa, and not doing so (as well as letting Jorge &amp; Dani fight it out) was probably the best decision he's made to date. </p>
<p>Interesting to hear Marquez wonder whether the title had come "too soon" in the interview. </p>
<p>Biggest disappointment was that's the end of Eurosport coverage. I've been watching it for about 15 years and I won't be swapping to BT or paying a kings' ransom for the DORNA online "pass". Nice "montage" at the end of the show, but surprisingly little said. Wasn't sure if that meant Moody &amp; Ryder (and Spalders) were off to BT maybe as such as small song and dance made. </p>
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